Israel vs Iran War Live: Netanyahu Confirms Joint US-Israel Operation on Iran, Thanks President Trump
Several explosions were reported in central Tehran early Saturday, according to the reports which came shortly after Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed.
Israel vs Iran War Live: Several explosions were reported in central Tehran early Saturday, according to Iran’s state-linked Fars News Agency. The reports came shortly after Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed that Israel had carried out what he called a “preemptive attack” on Iran. Israeli officials advised residents to stay near protected shelters due to concerns over possible retaliation. Authorities have not yet revealed which locations were targeted in the operation.
Following a situational assessment, it was determined that as of today (Saturday), at 08:00, immediate changes will be made to the Home Front Command Guidelines.
As part of the changes, it was decided to shift all areas of the country from Full Activity to Essential Activity.
The…— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) February 28, 2026
Iran has consistently said that diplomacy is its preferred option and has publicly rejected claims that it was planning any attack on Israel. There was no immediate comment from Iranian military officials about possible casualties or damage.
At the time of the strike, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued a nationwide alert urging citizens to remain close to protected areas.
The Israeli Defence minister has declare an immediate state of emergency throughout Israel due to their “pre-emptive attack” against Iran pic.twitter.com/klE23sA0Vq
— Zagonel (@Zagonel85) February 28, 2026
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15:06 (IST) 28 Feb 2026
Israel vs Iran War Live: Iran Says Armed Forces ‘Completely Ready’ to Make ‘Attackers Pay for Their Actions’
Israel vs Iran War Live: Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned this morning’s Israeli attacks as violations of its territorial integrity and sovereignty, targeting both defensive and non-military sites. The ministry called the strikes by the US and Israel a breach of international law and the UN Charter, stressing Iran’s right to self-defense under Article 51. It said the Iranian armed forces are fully prepared to respond, promising that aggressors will regret their actions, while highlighting the nation’s history of patience, restraint, and decisive defense.
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15:01 (IST) 28 Feb 2026
Israel vs Iran War Live: Iran is going to attack UAE, Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait; Issued Advisory
Israel vs Iran War Live: Iran is going to attack UAE, Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait and has Issued Advisory to its nationals.
Iranian citizens living in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Jordan who have not yet managed to leave these countries are advised to leave the territory of these five nations as soon as possible.
If leaving is not possible, they should avoid approaching any military bases, hotels, ports, commercial complexes, or any locations associated with the United States, and minimize all non-essential travel.
🚨 هشدار اضطراری به ایرانیان ساکن خلیج فارس
— Iran Military Media (@IRMilitaryMedia) February 28, 2026
به شهروندان ایرانی مقیم امارات، کویت، قطر، بحرین و اردن که هنوز موفق به ترک این کشورها نشدهاند، توصیه میشود هرچه سریعتر خاک این ۵ کشور را ترک کنند.
در صورت عدم امکان خروج، از نزدیک شدن به هرگونه پایگاه نظامی، هتل، اسکله، مجموعه… -
14:30 (IST) 28 Feb 2026
Israel vs Iran War Live: Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has outlined the plans for first 6 months in Iran
Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has outlined the plans for the first 6 months after the fall of the Islamic Republic in Iran
My dear compatriots,
— Reza Pahlavi (@PahlaviReza) February 28, 2026
Decisive moments lie before us.
The assistance that the President of the United States had promised to the brave people of Iran has now arrived. This is a humanitarian intervention, and its target is the Islamic Republic, its apparatus of repression, and… https://t.co/YAq3rJLzdd pic.twitter.com/VVQ17mvhJ9 -
14:23 (IST) 28 Feb 2026
Israel vs Iran War Live: Netanyahu Confirms Joint US-Israel Operation on Iran, Thanks President Trump
Israel vs Iran War Live: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that Israel and the United States have carried out a coordinated military operation against Iran, and he expressed his thanks to US President Donald Trump for Washington’s support in the strikes.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) February 28, 2026
"My brothers and sisters, citizens of Israel, a short while ago, Israel and the United States embarked on an operation to remove the existential threat posed by the terrorist regime in Iran. pic.twitter.com/nhlJTfTi8i -
14:19 (IST) 28 Feb 2026
Israel vs Iran War Live: Iran says it has fired missiles and drones at Israel
Israel vs Iran War Live: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed that it launched missiles and drones toward Israel after the recent US-Israeli strikes.
“In response to the aggression of the hostile and criminal enemy against the Islamic Republic of Iran, the first wave of extensive missile and drone attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran towards the occupied territories has begun.”
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14:11 (IST) 28 Feb 2026
Israel vs Iran War Live: Fresh Explosions Heard in Iran
Israel vs Iran War Live: Iran’s Tasnim news agency reported that “two or more” blasts were heard in Tehran.
The IRNA news agency also said explosions were reported in the western and southern parts of Ilam city.
In addition, Tasnim stated that air defence systems were engaging “hostile targets” in central Tehran as well as in other areas of the capital
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13:49 (IST) 28 Feb 2026
Israel vs Iran War Live: Iran Fires Two Missiles at Haifa Refineries in Major Escalation
Israel vs Iran War Live: Two ballistic missiles launched by Iran reportedly targeted the oil refinery complex in Haifa in northern Israel, hitting the facility and causing damage to pipelines and transmission lines, according to statements from the Bazan Group and Israeli media. The attack formed part of a wider barrage of Iranian strikes on Israeli infrastructure during the ongoing conflict, and it forced partial shutdowns at the refinery, which is a key energy site in the region. Casualties and the full extent of damage vary by report, but the strike marked a significant escalation in attacks on critical infrastructure in Haifa.
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13:45 (IST) 28 Feb 2026
Israel vs Iran War Live: Air Raid Sirens Sound Across Northern Israel Amid Security Alert
Israel vs Iran War Live: Multiple air raid sirens were activated across northern Israel, prompting residents to move quickly into protected areas. The alerts were heard in several towns and cities, signaling a possible incoming threat such as rockets or drones. Emergency services have been placed on high alert, and authorities are monitoring the situation closely. Residents have been advised to follow safety instructions issued by the Home Front Command until further updates are provided.
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13:29 (IST) 28 Feb 2026
Israel vs Iran War Live: US President Trump Warns Iran Over Nuclear Ambitions, Vows Strong Military Response
Israel vs Iran War Live: US President Donald Trump accused Iran of sponsoring terrorism and pursuing nuclear weapons, saying “they can never have a nuclear weapon.” He stated that the United States has launched a “massive and ongoing operation” to stop Iran’s nuclear and missile ambitions and warned of strong military action against its naval forces and regional proxies.
President Donald J. Trump on the United States military combat operations in Iran: pic.twitter.com/LimJmpLkgZ
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13:11 (IST) 28 Feb 2026
Israel vs Iran War Live: US President Trump Claims Iran attacks aim ‘to defend the American people’
Israel vs Iran War Live: US President Donald Trump said that the joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran are intended to “eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime”.
“Short time ago, US military began major combat operation in Iran. Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating threats from the Iranian regime,” he said.
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13:09 (IST) 28 Feb 2026
Israel vs Iran War Live: Iran vows “crushing” response, official says
Israel vs Iran War Live: An Iranian official told the Reuters news agency that Tehran is preparing to respond to the US-Israeli attacks, adding that the planned counterattacks will be crushing.
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13:05 (IST) 28 Feb 2026
Israel vs Iran War Live: Iraq shuts its Airspace After Attacks on Iran
Israel vs Iran War Live: According to the Iraqi News Agency (INA), Iraq’s Transport Ministry announced that the country has closed its national airspace in response to the attacks on Iran.
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12:14 (IST) 28 Feb 2026
Israel vs Iran War Live: Blasts Reportedly Heard in Several Cities Across Iran
Israel vs Iran War Live: Blasts were reportedly heard in several cities across Iran. Local media stated that explosions occurred in Kermanshah, Lorestan, Tabriz, Isfahan, and Karaj. However, Al Jazeera said it could not immediately confirm these reports.